24-04-2025
Deadline for students applying for Birmingham Promise scholarship nears
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The deadline for students looking to apply for Birmingham Promise scholarship funds is set for May 1.
The program covers up to four years of tuition at public state colleges and universities for Birmingham City Schools graduates. The program has provided over $11 million in tuition assistance to more than 1,600 graduates since it's inception.
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Prospective students must fill out a Birmingham Promise application and FASFA form to qualify.
Scholarship funds can also be used for students wishing to complete a two-year community college or shorter programs.
'Completing the application keeps students' options open in case other assistance falls through, or they end up staying in state at a public college or university,' Samantha Williams, executive director of Birmingham Promise, said. 'We don't want anyone to miss out on the benefits of Birmingham Promise simply because they didn't meet the deadline to apply.'
According to a release, graduating seniors should have received a link to apply to the program via their Outlook school account. Anyone needing assistance applying or has questions is asked to email scholarships@ or call 205-843-5967.
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